The Senate suspends Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has been suspended for six months beginning March 6, 2025, for alleged misbehavior and a violation of Senate rules 2023 (as amended).

Senator Neda Imasuen chairs the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, which made the recommendation for her suspension.

While presenting the committee’s report to the house this morning, Senator Imasuen stated that Akpoti-Uduaghan violated Senate procedures and ignored the committee by declining to attend its meeting.

Reading the committee’s recommendations, Senator Imasuen stated,

“One, that the Senate do suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months for her total violation of Senate standing rules, bringing the presiding officer and the entire Senate to public opprobrium.

Two, that for the Senate to consider lifting or reducing the duration of the suspension, Senator Natasha Uduaghan shall submit a written apology to the Senate before reconsideration.

Three, that the Senate suspend Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan with effect from March 6, 2025, from all legislative activities.

Four, that her office be locked up for the duration of her suspension and that she hand over all Senate properties in her possession to the Clerk of the National Assembly.

Five, that for the duration of her suspension, she must not be seen within the vicinity of the Senate or the National Assembly, including her staff.

Six, that her salaries and allowances, including those of her legislative aides, be suspended, and that all security details assigned to her be withdrawn for the period of her suspension.

Seven, that during her suspension, she be barred from representing herself locally and internationally as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

After a lengthy debate, the Senators adopted the recommendations by voice vote, with a minor change to the sixth recommendation, which allows Senator Natasha’s assistants to receive their salary and allowances so that they do not suffer excessively.

Senator Natasha momentarily stopped the proceedings, stating that the injustice against her will not be tolerated. She was then led out of the chamber.

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